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    PC3–Series: Absolute and Gauge Pressure Controllers with Remote Sensing

    PC3–Series Absolute and Gauge Pressure Controllers with Remote Sensing measure absolute or gauge pressure at any point in your system, and control flow at a different point so you can maintain pressure exactly where needed.
    • Fast & accurate. Custom valve sizing and PID tuning ensure controllers reach pressure setpoints in milliseconds and maintain control with NIST-traceable accuracy to ±0.125% of full scale.
    • Versatile control. Control absolute or gauge pressure anywhere in your system, including areas where you cannot easily install a full pressure controller. Plumb the pressure port downstream for pressure or vacuum control, or upstream for back pressure control.
    • Easy integration. Custom process ports and electrical connectors, and your choice of EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, Profibus, PROFINET, Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), or serial communications for easy integration into your industrial process.

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    Accessories included with purchase

    Device specs and customization options

    Quick Specs
    Absolute/gauge PC3-Series performance (most products)
    • Available full scale ranges:
      • Absolute: max 0–3000 PSIA; min 0–15 PSIA
      • Gauge: max 0–3000 PSIG; min 0–0.07 PSIG (2 inH₂O)*
    • Steady state control range: 0.01% – 100% of full scale
    • Standard accuracy calibration, NIST-traceable: ±0.25% of full scale
    • Optional high-accuracy calibration, NIST-traceable: ±0.125% of full scale
    • Repeatability: 0.08% of full scale
    • Typical control response time: as fast as 30 ms
    • Warm-up time: <1 s

    *Negative gauge pressure readings (to –15 PSIG) can also be included in gauge ranges.

    Absolute/gauge PC3-Series operating conditions
    • Compatible gases: All non-corrosive gases
    • Operating temperature: –10°C to +60°C
    • Burst pressure: 3x full scale (1.5x full scale for 500 to 3000 PSI devices)
    Device Ranges & Full Specs

    Gauge devices are custom ranged from 2 inH₂O full scale to 3,000 PSIG full scale, and absolute devices are custom ranged from 15 PSIA full scale to 3,000 PSIA full scale. Most devices have a controllable range of 0.01% to 100% of full scale (valve dependent).

    For a comprehensive device guide, read the pressure controller operating manual.

    Device Features
    Included with each device
    • User changeable units of measurement: Change the unit of measurement for pressure from our extensive list of engineering units.
    • Monochrome backlit LCD with integrated touchpad: Easily read measurements using the backlit display and control configurations with the user-friendly integrated touchpad.
    • User adjustable setpoint ramping & limits: Configurable ramp rates allow the process variable to be controlled as fast or as slow as desired, and configurable setpoint limits protect processes from inadvertent setpoint changes.
    • Valve close override and valve open override: Utilize alarms to quickly vent your system or stop all flow as needed.
    Request at time of purchase | Additional cost
    • Optional integrated potentiometer control: Use the integrated potentiometer to adjust setpoints with the simple turn of a knob.
    Device Customization Options
    Build and performance options
    • Communication protocols: Analog, RS–232, RS–485, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU or TCP/IP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET
    • Displays: Backlit monochrome or color; integrated or panel–mount
    • Process connections: NPT, SAE, AN, BSPP/G, compression, VCR, or VCO fittings
    • Elastomers: Viton, FFKM, EPDM, Silicone
    • Calibration: High-accuracy; custom calibration points
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    Valve options & PID tuning

    Your pressure controller may be customized with one of the following valving options to ensure optimal performance under your expected process conditions.

    • PC3 – small proportional control valve for flow ranges below 20 SLPM
    • PC3 with PCA designation – high-performance proportional control valve used for applications with higher pressures
    • PCP3 – small proportional control valve with the largest orifice (not available for corrosive configurations)
    • PCH3 – hammerhead configuration, which pairs two small valves working side-by-side as one valve
    • PCR3 – nearly frictionless large Rolamite proportional valve for flow rates of 20 SLPM and above

    Custom PID valve tuning ensures maximum performance for your specific process conditions.

    Learn about valve sizing and PID tuning options
    Optional Accessories
    Accessories | Sold separately
    • Process port fittings and filters
    • Power supplies
    • Communications cables and conversion cables
    • BB3 and BB9 multi-drop breakout boxes
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    Not exactly what you’re looking for?

    • Explore other remote sensing pressure control options, including anti-corrosive devices.
    • Check out our other pressure or flow control and measurement solutions.
    • Our expert team of applications engineers is available to provide additional information, discuss your application, or answer any questions you may have.

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